Hi folks,
Finished the portable tracks yesterday, so now I do not need anyone to help if I want to run trains in the garden. I could not use permanent tracks for this purpose as they run directly past the stairs leading to the conservatory.
Now I just
1)Push the first track out off the cellar window (last sleeper locks in place on the window-sill)
2)get the two sections of portable track from the garage and put them in place (held in place by latches)
3)insert the point ("Kletterweiche", a mix between a point and a bridge, used mainly for trams)
4)back to the cellar
5)run the loco/stock from the shelf onto the hydraulic lift/traverser thingy
6)align traverser with window
7)push all desired items of stock outside
8)go outside and push/drive the stuff into the layout
9)remove point and portable tracks (tripping hazard)
10) have fun.
Saves lots of work and also allows for short runs where before I did not bother to carry the stuff outside.
If you are interested in pictures or construction hints, let me know.